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How to Activate Climate Control on the Mercedes W203

Model: Mercedes Classe C W203 - Years 2000-2007
Part: Air conditioning

On Mercedes C-Class vehicles model W203, you can set the electronic climate control, a function that allows the air conditioning to adapt to the outside temperature, avoiding fuel and gas waste. To set this function, first turn on the instrument cluster and the vehicle's engine, then immediately press the air conditioning button and then the AUTO button, both located on the center console. After that, press the fan button and the recirculate air button simultaneously. When the indicator light stops flashing, you can release the buttons and turn off the vehicle.

Updated on 22 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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